Major Cities in China map & data
There are 44 major cities mapped in China, spread over 32 provinces. The most are in Liaoning Province (4), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (2) and Henan Province (2). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou.
Major Cities by province
| Province | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liaoning Province | 4 | 9.1% |
| Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | 2 | 4.5% |
| Henan Province | 2 | 4.5% |
| Shandong Province | 2 | 4.5% |
| Hebei Province | 2 | 4.5% |
| Jilin Province | 2 | 4.5% |
| Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region | 2 | 4.5% |
| Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | 2 | 4.5% |
| Heilongjiang Province | 2 | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2 | 4.5% |
| Fujian Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Yunnan Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Guizhou Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Jiangxi Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Hunan Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Zhejiang Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Shanghai Municipality | 1 | 2.3% |
| Chongqing Municipality | 1 | 2.3% |
| Hubei Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Sichuan Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Anhui Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Jiangsu Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Tibet Autonomous Region | 1 | 2.3% |
| Qinghai Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Ningxia Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | 1 | 2.3% |
| Shaanxi Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Tianjin Municipality | 1 | 2.3% |
| Shanxi Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Beijing Municipality | 1 | 2.3% |
| Gansu Province | 1 | 2.3% |
| Macau Special Administrative Region | 1 | 2.3% |
| Guangzhou Province | 1 | 2.3% |
Notable major cities in China
- ShanghaiShanghai Municipality · pop. 26121000
- BeijingBeijing Municipality · pop. 20781000
- GuangzhouGuangzhou Province · pop. 14167000
- ChongqingChongqing Municipality · pop. 12479000
- WuhanHubei Province · pop. 11641000
- TianjinTianjin Municipality · pop. 10916000
- ChengduSichuan Province · pop. 9074000
- Hong KongHong Kong Special Administrative Region · pop. 7803000
- NanjingJiangsu Province · pop. 7732000
- HangzhouZhejiang Province · pop. 7674000
- HarbinHeilongjiang Province · pop. 7471000
- ShenyangLiaoning Province · pop. 6772000
- Xi'anShaanxi Province · pop. 6303000
- ZhengzhouHenan Province · pop. 5453000
- QingdaoShandong Province · pop. 4935000
- ChangchunJilin Province · pop. 4693000
- UrumqiXinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region · pop. 4565000
- HefeiAnhui Province · pop. 4549000
- TaiyuanShanxi Province · pop. 4519000
- ChangshaHunan Province · pop. 4473000
- KunmingYunnan Province · pop. 4371000
- FuzhouFujian Province · pop. 3830000
- ShijiazhuangHebei Province · pop. 3786000
- LanzhouGansu Province · pop. 3267000
- GuiyangGuizhou Province · pop. 3226000
- NanchangJiangxi Province · pop. 3185000
- NanningGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · pop. 2632000
- BaotouInner Mongolia Autonomous Region · pop. 2319000
- YinchuanNingxia Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region · pop. 1700000
- XiningQinghai Province · pop. 1628000
- MacauMacau Special Administrative Region · pop. 672000
- QiqiharHeilongjiang Province · pop. 1982000
- DalianLiaoning Province · pop. 4067000
- LuoyangHenan Province · pop. 1982000
- JinanShandong Province · pop. 4821000
- JilinJilin Province · pop. 2492000
- TangshanHebei Province · pop. 2500000
- HuhotInner Mongolia Autonomous Region · pop. 2010000
- AnshanLiaoning Province · pop. 2086000
- FushunLiaoning Province · pop. 1567000
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in China?
This layer holds 44 major cities in China, the most of them in Liaoning Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in China?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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